The theatre of Gods judgements: : Reuised and augmented. VVherein is represented the admirable justice of God against all notorious sinners, both great and small; but especially against the most eminent persons of the world, whose transcendent power breaketh thorow the barres of humane iustice; deduced by the order of the Commandements. Collected out of sacred, ecclesiasticall, and prophane histories. Now thirdly printed, and encreased with many more examples. / By the first author thereof, Tho. Beard, Doctor of Diuinitie, and preacher of the word of God in the towne of Huntington.

  • Thomas Beard
Date:
1631
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Credit: The theatre of Gods judgements: : Reuised and augmented. VVherein is represented the admirable justice of God against all notorious sinners, both great and small; but especially against the most eminent persons of the world, whose transcendent power breaketh thorow the barres of humane iustice; deduced by the order of the Commandements. Collected out of sacred, ecclesiasticall, and prophane histories. Now thirdly printed, and encreased with many more examples. / By the first author thereof, Tho. Beard, Doctor of Diuinitie, and preacher of the word of God in the towne of Huntington. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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